Watch the trick play that embarrassed the Texans

Not only were the Texans beaten up physically by Carolina, but the Panthers bamboozled them, too.

The Texans trailed 14-0 in the second quarter when quarterback T.J. Yates threw an interception that set up another Panthers touchdown drive in what would become a 28-13 defeat.

On second-and-6 at the Houston 7, Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski called for a trick play.

“It was a shock to us just as it was a shock to you,” quarterback Cam Newton said after the game.

The Texans were standing as if there were no urgency when the ball was snapped to Newton. He handed the ball to Richie Brockel through the backup fullback’s legs. Newton rolled to his right as if he had the ball. Brockel went to his left and scored a touchdown.

“We put it in (last) week and ran it twice in practice,” Brockel said. “Everybody was standing up because it was a little (shot) gun snap to Cam. Everybody kind of (stood) there for 2 seconds.

“The offensive line moved the wrong way, and that’s what made it work. They bit on Cam running the option. It opened everything up for me. It worked out perfect. I felt like I was back in my Boise State days.”

Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) thows a pass during the first quarter.

Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) thows a pass during the first quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket as he is pressured by Texans linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket as he is pressured by Texans linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter.

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Texans tackle Eric Winston (73) protests a holding penalty called against him during the third quarter.

Texans tackle Eric Winston (73) protests a holding penalty called against him during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the third quarter.

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Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) and head coach Ron Rivera stand on the field during the third quarter.

Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) and head coach Ron Rivera stand on the field during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives to the turf on a first-down run in front of Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive backs Quintin Demps (27) and safety Danieal Manning (38) during the third quarter. less

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives to the turf on a first-down run in front of Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive backs Quintin Demps (27) and safety Danieal Manning (38) during the ... more

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

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Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped for a loss by Panthers linebacker Jordan Senn (57) during the third quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped for a loss by Panthers linebacker Jordan Senn (57) during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

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A Texans fan cheers during the third quarter.

A Texans fan cheers during the third quarter.

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Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) falls to the turf after he missed a pass in the end zone defended by Panthers safety Jordan Pugh (29) during the third quarter.

Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) falls to the turf after he missed a pass in the end zone defended by Panthers safety Jordan Pugh (29) during the third quarter.